Remember when we voted to merge East Naples Fire District and Golden Gate Fire District and we became Greater Naples Fire District (GNFD) with the promise to save lots of money? That was in 2014. This is 2024, just 10 years later, and they are now asking for us to vote for a 33% (.5 Millage) increase. That would take us from the forever and ever 1.5 Millage to 2.0 Millage.
We asked where are all the savings we were promised? The answer was we didn’t save any. We asked, so then why would we approve an increase from what we’ve been paying for years and years? The answer was we haven’t been able to maintain our equipment and facilities, purchase the new equipment we want/need, and build new facilities because we don’t have enough money. So the first vote to merge to save money didn’t turn out as planned. No savings. If they get the second vote (51% in favor needed to pass) to increase your taxes, will they be more fiscally responsible with our tax dollars this time around?
The 2023/2024 budget gave them $7+ million more of taxpayer money than 2022/2023 budget because property values went up. Plus they receive impact fees.*
*Impact Fees: Ensures that new development contributes proportionally to the cost of public services and infrastructure necessitated by an increase in population or new construction. By imposing these fees, local governments aim to maintain and enhance community services such as parks, schools, transportation systems, water and sewage systems, and emergency services.
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